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“I’ve seen you in church. Do you recognize me from the choir?”
    â€œTypically I arrive in time for the sermon, so I don’t usually get to see the choir,” Chloe said. “But if you’re a member of Freedom of Life, I guess a ‘Praise the Lord’ is in order.”
    â€œYes it is,” Montana replied. “He’s worthy.”
    Estelle walked back into the parlor with five children in tow. She looked at Chloe with an unreadable expression. Montana tucked that reaction away into her memory.
    â€œWell, here’s the surprise,” Estelle said, as she took Montana’s hand.
    The child who was apparently the youngest looked at Montana with a confused look on her face. “She is so not a pony.”
    One of the identical twins said, “Grandmother never said it was a pony, you said it was a pony.”
    â€œWell, what is it exactly?” the other twin asked.
    â€œShe, not it, is your new nanny,” Estelle beamed. “How would you like the children to address you, dear?”
    â€œUh, I guess Ms. Montana will be fine.”
    The oldest girl burst into laughter. “Are you serious? You really went out and got a nanny. This is un-freaking-believable.”
    â€œDeirdre! Manners, please. Ms. Montana is going to think you were raised by a pack of wolves,” Estelle snapped.
    â€œOh, I’m sorry, Grandmother,” Deirdre snapped back. “How do you do?”
    Deirdre did an elaborate curtsy that made her younger sisters laugh out loud. Montana bit her bottom lip to contain her own giggle. This one would be a challenge, Montana was sure about that.
    The only boy said, “You stay clowning. Hello, Ms. Montana, I’m Reese. I’m sure we won’t have too much contact, since I’m hardly ever here, but welcome.”
    â€œThank you.” Montana beamed in his direction. “And you might just need me every now and then. Are you a senior?”
    He nodded. “Yep. Almost grown.”
    â€œAlmost,” Montana said. “Do you take calculus?”
    Reese frowned. “Yes. That class is whipping my butt.”
    â€œWho was in the math club in high school?” Montana raised her hand. “Oh, that would be me.”
    â€œWell, then, Ms. Montana, we might be best friends. But you’re not my nanny.”
    â€œNo, no. You’re almost grown. You absolutely don’t need a nanny.”
    Deirdre rolled her eyes at Montana. “And neither do I.”
    â€œBut I’d love to be your friend too,” Montana said.
    Deirdre scoffed. “Friends aren’t on the payroll.”
    Deirdre turned and ran out of the room before anyone could stop her. Montana bit her lip again. Deirdre was going to be more than a challenge. She was going to be a prayer request.
    â€œI’m sorry,” Quentin said. “She’s angry with me and taking it out on everyone.”
    â€œNo need to apologize. She’ll do it later,” Montana said.
    Chloe chuckled, and Estelle cut her eyes at Chloe, immediately shutting that down. Quentin wasn’t lying about who was in charge.
    â€œSo what are your names?” Montana asked the twins, and the youngest. “I’ve got Deirdre and Reese.”
    â€œWe’re Madison and Morgan,” Madison said. Morgan nodded. Montana decided that Madison was the mouthpiece of the two girls.
    â€œI’m Danielle, and I like you already,” Danielle said.
    Montana gave the youngest child a hug and spun her in a circle on her roller skates. “I remember you from Vacation Bible School. Do you know I love roller skating too? I have my own pair.”
    Danielle hugged her back. “Okay, you are better than a pony. Can we keep her?”
    Quentin said, “Yes, we’re keeping her. Isn’t that right, Montana?”
    â€œYes, this is going to be fun,” Montana replied.
    â€œBut temporary,” Chloe said.
    Estelle said, “I will determine